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The Eleventy-First Quiz Show
Jun 2, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Women of Middle Earth
May 5, 2026
1h 24m 19s
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Apr 21, 2026
1h 09m 45s
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Apr 7, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/2/26 |  The Eleventy-First Quiz Show✨ | Tolkientrivia+4 | Jeff HaeckerRob Leonardi+2 | The Eleventy-First Quiz ShowTolkien | — | Tolkientrivia+5 | — | 1h 13m 19s | |
| 5/19/26 |  Animals of Middle Earth✨ | Middle-earthanimals+4 | — | Middle-earth | — | Middle-earthTolkien+6 | — | 1h 19m 13s | |
| 5/5/26 |  Women of Middle Earth✨ | Tolkienwomen in literature+4 | Alix MurrayJeff Haecker+1 | StarQuest MediaMiddle-earth | — | TolkienMiddle-earth+5 | — | 1h 24m 19s | |
| 4/21/26 |  Music of the Legendarium✨ | musicMiddle-earth+4 | Jeff HaeckerAlix Murray+1 | Middle-earthAinulindalë | — | musicMiddle-earth+5 | — | 1h 09m 45s | |
| 4/7/26 |  Leaf by Niggle✨ | Tolkienpurgatory+3 | Kathryn LaffreyRob Leonardi+1 | StarQuest MediaLeaf by Niggle | — | TolkienLeaf by Niggle+5 | — | 1h 12m 56s | |
| 3/17/26 |  Tolkien Reading Day 2026: Unlikely Heroes✨ | unlikely heroesTolkien+3 | Jeff HaeckerRobert Story+2 | SamFatty Bolger+2 | — | TolkienReading Day+6 | — | 1h 13m 53s | |
| 2/17/26 |  The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies✨ | Tolkienredemption+4 | Jeff HaeckerPatrick Mason+1 | ArkenstoneStarQuest Media+1 | — | ThorinBilbo+7 | — | 1h 27m 48s | |
| 2/3/26 |  The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug✨ | Tolkien's themesfilm adaptation+3 | Jeff HaeckerPatrick Mason+2 | StarQuest MediaThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | — | TolkienThe Hobbit+5 | — | 1h 20m 54s | |
| 1/20/26 |  Lord of the Rings (1978 Bakshi)✨ | Tolkienexperimental animation+4 | Jeff HaeckerRobert King+2 | StarQuest MediaLord of the Rings+1 | — | TolkienBakshi+5 | — | 1h 21m 17s | |
| 1/6/26 |  The Silmarillion: Of The Third Age✨ | The SilmarillionThird Age+4 | Thomas SalernoPat Mason+1 | The Silmarillion | GondorThe Third Age | The SilmarillionIsildur+5 | — | 1h 24m 07s | |
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| 12/9/25 |  The Silmarillion: The Rings of Power✨ | TolkienThe Silmarillion+4 | Rob LeonardiPat Mason+1 | The Silmarillion | — | SauronCelebrimbor+4 | — | 1h 29m 38s | |
| 11/18/25 |  Akallabeth, Part 2✨ | Númenorfall of kingdoms+5 | Thomas SalernoPatrick Mason+2 | Akallabêth | Númenor | NúmenorAkallabêth+5 | — | 1h 27m 45s | |
| 11/4/25 |  Akallabeth, Part 1✨ | Númenormortality+4 | Rob LeonardiJeff Haecker+1 | AkallabethTolkien’s Atlantis myth | Númenor | Númenormortality+5 | — | 1h 11m 23s | |
| 10/21/25 |  Ghosts and Undead of Middle Earth | What do Tolkien’s ghosts reveal about sin, redemption, and the afterlife? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi uncover the undead of Middle-earth—from barrow-wights to Nazgûl—and their spiritual meaning The post Ghosts and Undead of Middle Earth appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 10/7/25 |  Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath | Can mercy undo millennia of pride? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Rob Leonardi tackle Eärendil’s voyage, the Valar’s return, and Morgoth’s ruin—where hope is forged from doom. The post Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 |  The Fall of Gondolin | Tolkien’s most ancient tale meets its sharpest lessons: Ulmo’s call to Tuor, Turgon’s fatal stubbornness, Maeglin’s betrayal, Idril’s foresight, and Glorfindel’s stand. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi. Was Gondolin doomed—or chosen? The post The Fall of Gondolin appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 9/9/25 |  The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | What makes An Unexpected Journey the strongest Hobbit film? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi debate Bilbo’s wit, Thorin’s grit, Radagast’s quirks, and whether Jackson’s changes strengthened or weakened Tolkien’s tale. The post The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/25 |  Of the Ruin of Doriath | Was Thingol’s pride a greater curse than Morgoth’s malice? In The Ruin of Doriath, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi confront greed, betrayal, and the Second Kinslaying. Is this Tolkien’s darkest tragedy? The post Of the Ruin of Doriath appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/25 |  Tolkien (2019) Movie | Friendship, faith, and the fire of creativity—how much did the 2019 Tolkien biopic get right? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Rob Leonardi unpack the war, love, and language that shaped Middle Earth’s creator. The post Tolkien (2019) Movie appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 7/29/25 |  Turin Turambar, Part 3 | What makes Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed man? Pat Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno unpack the grim climax of his saga—dragon-slaying, doomed love, and a cursed sword that speaks. A brutal end to Tolkien’s darkest tale. The post Turin Turambar, Part 3 appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 7/1/25 |  Turin Turambar, Part 2 | Can pride alone doom a hero? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason dissect Túrin’s tragic spiral from hero to destroyer as Glaurung’s lies twist fate. The post Turin Turambar, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/25 |  Turin Turambar, Part 1 | Is Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed soul? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker peel back the layers of Tolkien’s most tragic figure—from hero to outlaw—in this rich discussion of fate, pride, and sorrow. The post Turin Turambar, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/25 |  Fan Films | From backyard battles to cinematic gems, Jeff Haecker and Thomas Salerno dissect three Tolkien fan films—highlighting heartfelt efforts, haunting blades, and heroic calls for aid. Featuring Halifirien, Legend of Gurthang, and the excellent Horn of Gondor. The post Fan Films appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 5/6/25 |  Tolkien the Artist | From Middle-earth maps to Smaug’s lair, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno & artist Alix Murray unpack the genius of Tolkien’s art, its symbolism, and its deep ties to his stories. Discover hidden gems of Tolkien’s creative world. The post Tolkien the Artist appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
| 4/22/25 |  Dragons of Middle-Earth | What makes Tolkien’s dragons so unforgettable? From the sinister Glaurung to the catlike menace of Smaug, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker unravel the lore, symbolism, and mythic roots of Middle-earth’s greatest beasts. The post Dragons of Middle-Earth appeared first on StarQuest Media. | — | ||||||
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